Nikon D4 Settings Manual page 23

Before
Workfl ow
Recording
Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity The camera adjusts microphone sensitivity automatically.
Choose a microphone sensitivity from 1–20; the higher the number, the higher the
Manual sensitivity Manual sensitivity
recording level.
Microphone off Microphone off Turn the microphone off .
Microphone Off
Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-
frame and movie playback.
External Microphones External Microphones
The optional ME-1 stereo microphone can be used to record sound in stereo or to avoid recording
lens noise during autofocus. To reduce low-frequency noise, including that produced by the wind,
rotate the low-cut fi lter switch from FLAT to L-CUT. Note that noise from the switch may be recorded
if the control is operated during fi lming.
D800/D800E
Headphones Headphones
Third-party headphones can be plugged into the headphone connector so that you can check
sound during fi lming. Note that headphone and microphone settings can not be adjusted during
shooting; before recording, check headphone volume in the live view display and adjust headphone
volume and microphone sensitivity as necessary.
Headphones
Sound recorded at high microphone sensitivities may play back at unexpectedly high volumes; ob-
serve caution when using headphones.
Live View Menu Options
D4
Connector
for external
microphone
Other Settings Recording
After
Recording
Sound, Continued
Connector
for external
microphone
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